Question

A 24-year-old man presents to A&E in generalised convulsive status epilepticus lasting more than 5 minutes. Intravenous access is not yet available. According to UK emergency guidance, what is the most appropriate first-line medication?

Accepted Answer

Buccal midazolam

Answer

Rectal paracetamol

Answer

Intramuscular diazepam

Answer

Intravenous phenytoin

Answer

Oral lorazepam

Practice question

A 24-year-old man presents to A&E in generalised convulsive status epilepticus lasting more than 5 minutes. Intravenous access is not yet available. According to UK emergency guidance, what is the most appropriate first-line medication?